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NEW OAK TREE DISTRICT CHAIR ANNOUNCED

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The Alamo Area Council is proud to announce that Brandon Miller will be serving as the District Chairman for Oak Tree District. Brandon began serving in the position on June 15th.

Brandon has been a registered volunteer with several units in Kerrville. He served as the Cubmaster for Pack 1205 for ten years and is now an Assistant Scoutmaster with Troop 111.

He also serves as a Unit Commissioner in Oak Tree District and has completed Wood Badge and also has served on the staff of two Wood Badge Courses.

The District Chairman responsibilities include recruiting volunteers, and giving leadership for membership and financial growth in the District. They also work in developing program activities and also represents the District to the Council Executive Board.

Oak Tree District includes Bandera, Kendall, Kerr, and Medina counties.

Brandon is the EMS Coordinator for Methodist Healthcare in San Antonio.

 

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New Advancement Updates Posted on the BSA Covid-19 FAQ

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Each week brings new questions about how the BSA is handling a variety of issues connected to the ongoing situation with COVID-19. Frequently Asked Questions and answers concerning In-Person Unit Activities, Camping This Summer, and Advancement are updated on the National website.

The most recent updates are indicated by a diamond in front of the question. The latest updates can be found at:

COVID-19 FAQ

New questions and answers are added regularly to the FAQ, so we encourage you to check back frequently for the latest guidance from the National Service.

Harry “Quint” Bowers Selected as 2019 Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Eagle Scout Project of the Year

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Harry “Quint” Bowers, an Eagle Scout with Troop 119, recently received word that he will represent the Alamo Area Council as the recipient of the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams Award.

Harry, completed his Eagle Scout Project, Might Mitts: Hand warmers for Kids with Cancer in the Spring of 2019.   Bowers fundraised and facilitated the creation of over 400 Mighty Mitts to aid pediatric cancer patients, who suffer from neuropathy, a common side effect from chemotherapy.  He dedicated his project to a young man from his community that he had befriended named Waylon Malone, who lost his battle with Neuroblastoma on March 29, 2017.

The Mighty Mitts were donated to four local hospitals – University Health Pediatric Blood and Cancer Center (San Antonio), Christus Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, Methodist Children’s Hospital of San Antonio and Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center (Austin).

Harry is excited and honored to represent the River District and Alamo Area Council as his project is considered for future advancement.

Largest Campout in 13-county Area Welcomes Scout Jamboree Spirit

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Scouts participate in a first aid training activity during Council-wide Campout in 2019.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information,
contact: Angel Martinez, PR Director (210) 394 9915
Angel.Martinez@Scouting.org
LARGEST CAMPOUT IN 13-COUNTY AREA WELCOMES SCOUT JAMBOREE SPIRIT

Campout brings together over 1,500 youth and adults for fellowship and adventure.  

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (February 28, 2020) – The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council hosts their 4th annual, technology-themed weekend camping event at the Bear Creek Scout Reservation in Hunt, Texas over the weekend. Media is invited from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, February 29th to see Scout youth in action at the Bear Creek Scout Reservation – 125 Bear Creek Scout Road West – Hunt, TX 78024

“The Alamo Area Council is proud to host this regional adventure at one of our premier camps – Bear Creek Scout Reservation – to bring thousands of boys and girls the values of Scouting found in the Scout Oath and Law and the Great Outdoors,” said Linda Dieguez, Outdoor Adventure Director for the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council.

The Campout is open to adventurous scouting units including Webelos (The highest Cub Scout Rank – ages 9-10), Scouts BSA (boys and girls 11-17), Venture Scouts (co-ed program 14-20), and Sea Scouts (co-ed program 14-20). These scouts will participate in a wide range of activities designed to teach trust and teamwork and show how technology has developed throughout history.  Some events are just fun:

  • Shooting Sports (Archery, Tomahawk Tossing, Black power, and Rifle shooting, etc.) – testing proper handling, skills, and accuracy.
  • Tools of the Trade – How tools have changed now and then.
  • Branding – Learning the ins and outs of handling a brand and putting a unique mark on personal items.
  • Climbing Walls and Obstacle Courses
  • COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) – Group or individual climbing and fitness challenges.
  • First Aid Training – Preparing Scouts to be trained, equipped, and empowered to render aid in emergency situations.
  • Eagle Scout Challenge Events – Fire-Starting, Orienteering (Navigating), and First Aid Skills challenge tests.
  • Arts & Crafts – Marshmallow Catapult – Come by and build a catapult and see how far you can launch a marshmallow.

“I’ve been to National and World Jamborees with 50,000 Scouts and the energy of those events can be found at the Council-wide Camp Out at Bear Creek. It’s cool for youth to realize they belong to something bigger than themselves,” said Michael de los Santos, Scout Executive for the local Scouts.

For their entertainment and education, there will be a show Saturday evening at 7 p.m. sharing stories and experiences. Bear Creek offers over 1,200 acres for Scouting and camping activities including campsites, shooting ranges, fishing, a forge, and large wooded areas. Take Highway 27 west of Kerrville six miles to Ingram. In Ingram, take Highway 39 six miles to Hunt. In Hunt, turn onto FM 1340 and go six miles to Bear Creek.  For more information on Bear Creek, email BearCreek@AlamoAreaBSA.org

About the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council

The Alamo Area Council, BSA, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, serves a 13-county area imparting the Scouting program to over 17,000 youth and 4,000 volunteer adults in South Texas. The Boy Scouts of America continue to prepare young people for life by providing the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, utilizing outdoor activity, citizenship, and fitness. The Alamo Area Council manages over 1,500 acres of outdoor adventure for boys and girls from 5-20 years of age at three premier camps – Bear Creek Scout Reservation, Mays Family Scout Ranch, and McGimsey Scout Park. Learn more at www.AlamoAreaBSA.org.

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Annual Report for 2019 Alamo Area Council BSA

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The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council key three leadership are pleased to present to you, our partners and shareholders in the development of youth, your 2019 Annual Report.

This Annual Report is intended to provide an overview to our Give the Adventure donors and community partners about the health and growth of the Scouting movement within the Alamo Area Council 13 county service area. 

The counties served by the Alamo Area BSA include Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson.

The 2019 AAC Annual Report contains several panels of information:

  • Letter from the Alamo Area Council Key Three -Jim Jeffrey, Lance Hirsch, and Michael de los Santos.
  • Overview of the Alamo Area Council’s Youth Programs
  • Record of Membership and Advancement
  • Council Financial Analysis
  • List of Council Officers and Board of Directors
  • Eagle Scout Highlight
  • Year End 2019 Review Highlights

Click Download below to view the PDF:

Alamo Area Council BSA 2019 Annual ReportDownload

Or, View Flippable Digital Document

18 Councils in Texas Celebrate 110 Year Scouting Birthday during Report to State 2020

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  • Eagle Scout Trent Corley prepares for his speech.
  • Eagle Scout and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Trent Corley, of Scouts BSA Troop 809, addresses house.
Report to State 2020 Delegates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact:

Angel Martinez, PR Director

(210) 394-9915

Angel.Martinez@Scouting.org

San Antonio Scouts Report to State of Texas 2019 End of Year Results

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (January 31, 2020) – The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council will join all Scouts, volunteers, and families across the 18 councils in Texas on Saturday morning, February 1, 2020, in celebrating the 110-year anniversary of Scouting in the United States with an annual parade through downtown Austin (The official birthday falls on February 8th). All are welcome to show Scout spirit via floats, marching, cheering, and music. A Scout Spirit Rally on the south steps of the Capitol happens before delegates head into the House of Representatives’ chamber and hear Scout youth reports across the state, plus comments from an elected state lawmaker who serves as an honored guest for the day. The Governor, Attorney General, and the Secretary of State have served in the past.  Media is invited to see hundreds of Scout youth from across Texas, including our San Antonio delegate,  parade down Congress St. starting on the Ann Richards Bridge at Congress Avenue/Cesar Chavez and going north to the grounds of the State Capitol at 11th Street to present their ‘State of Scouting’.

 2020 Schedule

  • 7:30-8:30am Units line up on Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
  • 9:00am           Parade steps off
  • 9:40am           SCOUT SPIRIT RALLY on South Steps of Capitol
  • 9:45am           Eagle Scout (all ages) Rededication Ceremony
  • 11:00am         Report to State in House Chambers
  • 12:01pm         Report to State Concludes

Alamo Area Council’s Report to State 2020

“Greetings from the 17,244 Scouts and the 4,456 adult volunteer Scouters of the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

I am Eagle Scout and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Trent Corley, of Scouts BSA Troop 809, chartered by the Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church. I am also fortunate to be the Vice Chief of Units for the Order of the Arrow Coyote Chapter of the Aina Topa Hutsi Lodge.

I am honored to report that the Alamo Area Council continues to accomplish its mission of instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law in our youth by utilizing outdoor adventure, citizenship, and fitness.

The Alamo Area Council earned the Journey to Excellence SILVER Award, the BSA’s planning, performance, and recognition program designed to encourage and reward the success of our units, districts and councils. We were also 1 of only 11 Councils in the US to receive the GOLD Journey to Excellence Award for Venturing.

Most importantly, we continue to serve more youth. In fact, over 1.3 Million youth have been served by the Alamo Area Council since our chartered date of May 16, 1912.

2019 successes include:

  • Camping activity reached 5,699 – with Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Sea Scouts, and Venturing Scouts attending summer and year-round adventure programs.
  • Scouting for Food efforts of our youth and adults collected over 5,000 pounds of food. This represents 6,500 meals for food insecure youth and families in our local community.
  • Cub and Scouts BSA advancements, supporting career development, reached 11,697.
  • 399 Scouts BSA youth achieved Scouting’s highest rank of Eagle Scout, contributing over 58,450 service hours with a value over $1.48 million invested into our local economy and community. (based on value of 2019 volunteer time $25.43/hr. by independentsector.org)

Highlights of our Eagles include:

    • Jonathan Largoza, of Troop 346 – Recognized for the 2019 Adam’s Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year for his work supporting a senior citizens community.
    • Eagle Scout Ethan Schneider of Troop 911 earned prestigious William T. Hornaday Award for his conservation project work on invasive species control.
    • Eagle Scout Alex Kubon earned ALL 138 Merit Badges available to complete within the Scouts, BSA program. Alex joins a list of less than 450 Scouts that have reached such an accomplishment within the 110-year history of the BSA.
  • Additional Community Service We acknowledge the sacrifices and services of those in the U.S Armed Forces. In San Antonio, the Military City, we proudly participate in many flag ceremonies with our largest community service being Flags at Fort Sam, to honor our fallen American Heroes.

The Alamo Area Council continues to receive the support of our volunteers and community leaders; and, with your support, we will continue this tradition of Scouting and service for many years to come!

In closing, the Alamo Area Council proudly manages 1,500 acres of outdoor adventure for boys and girls from 5-20 years of age at three premier camps – Bear Creek Scout Reservation, Mays Family Scout Ranch, and McGimsey Scout Park. So, please join us! Scouting adventures!”

About the Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council

The Alamo Area Council, BSA headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, serves a 13-county area imparting the Scouting program to over 17,000 youth and 4,000 volunteer adults in South Texas. The Boy Scouts of America continue to prepare young people for life by providing the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, utilizing outdoor activity, citizenship, and fitness. The Alamo Area Council manages over 1,500 acres of outdoor adventure for boys and girls from 5-20 years of age at three premier camps – Bear Creek Scout Reservation, Mays Family Scout Ranch, and McGimsey Scout Park. Learn more at www.AlamoAreaBSA.org.

The counties served by the Alamo Area BSA include Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law.

Scout Oath (or Promise)

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly,
courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean, and reverent.

Scout Slogan

“Do a Good Turn Daily”- which means to do a special act of kindness, big or small, every day.

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